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North Carolina Cuts Jobs, Threatens Environmental Programs

5/6/2025

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North Carolina lawmakers aim to cut over 25 jobs and $736,000 from key environmental and education programs.
The Republican-led Environmental Management Commission will receive a $700,000 budget for new staffing.
The DEQ’s environmental justice program, crucial for community engagement, faces elimination.
The Office of Clean Energy Economic Development is also at risk, threatening clean energy initiatives.
Proposed Senate Bill 261 permits Duke Energy to postpone carbon reduction goals included in the state budget.

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Story summary

North Carolina lawmakers aim to cut over 25 jobs and $736,000 from key environmental and education programs.
The Republican-led Environmental Management Commission will receive a $700,000 budget for new staffing.
The DEQ’s environmental justice program, crucial for community engagement, faces elimination.
The Office of Clean Energy Economic Development is also at risk, threatening clean energy initiatives.
Proposed Senate Bill 261 permits Duke Energy to postpone carbon reduction goals included in the state budget.